Tag Archives: Aretha Franklin

Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1987

Posted on 6 November, 2018 by Lyzette

100. “Love You Down” – Ready For the World: I’ve heard from more than a couple sources that as fun and fresh as the early- to mid-80s year-end Hot 100 is, they only get more dull and uninteresting through the transition … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1987, ABC, Amy Grant, Aretha Franklin, Atlantic Starr, Bananarama, Beastie Boys, Ben E. King, Bill Medley, Billboard Hot 100, Billy Idol, Billy Vera and the Beaters, Bob Seger, Bon Jovi, Breakfast Club, Bruce Hornsby, Bruce Hornsby and the Range, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Willis, Bryan Adams, Chicago, Chris de Burgh, Club Nouveau, Crowded House, Cutting Crew, Cyndi Lauper, Dan Hill, Debbie Gibson, Duran Duran, Europe, Expose, Fleetwood Mac, Genesis, George Michael, Georgia Satellites, Glass Tiger, Glenn Medeiros, Gloria Estefan, Gregory Abbott, Heart, Herb Alpert, Huey Lewis and the News, James Ingram, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Warnes, Jody Watley, Kenny G, Kenny Loggins, Kim Wilde, Kool and the Gang, LeVert, LInda Ronstadt, Lionel Richie, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Los Lobos, Lou Gramm, Madonna, Miami Sound Machine, Michael Jackson, Peter Cetera, Peter Gabriel, Prince, Pseudo Echo, Ready For the World, Richard Marx, Robbie Nevil, Samantha Fox, Siedah Garrett, Smokey Robinson, Starship, Steve Winwood, Survivor, Suzanne Vega, Swing Out Sister, T'Pau, The Bangles, The Jets, The Pretenders, The Range, The System, The Whispers, Tiffany, U2, Vonda Shepard, Wang Chung, Whitesnake, Whitney Houston | 1 Comment

Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1985

Posted on 24 May, 2018 by Lyzette

100. “Sugar Walls” – Sheena Easton: Nothing gets me more excited in starting the second half of the 80s’ biggest hits than Sheena Easton singing about her vagina. This subject matter made this another member of the notorious Filthy Fifteen, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1985, a-ha, ABC, Animotion, Aretha Franklin, Ashford and Simpson, Benny Andersson, Billboard Hot 100, Billy Ocean, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Chaka Khan, Chicago, Commodores, Corey Hart, Cyndi Lauper, David Lee Roth, DeBarge, Diana Ross, Dire Straits, Don Henley, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Foreigner, George Michael, Glenn Frey, Hall and Oates, Harold Faltermeyer, Howard Jones, Huey Lewis and the News, Jack Wagner, Jan Hammer, Jermaine Jackson, John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp, John Mellencamp, John Parr, Julian Lennon, Katrina and the Waves, Kool and the Gang, Lionel Richie, Madonna, Marilyn Martin, Mary Jane Girls, Morris Day, Murray Head, New Edition, Night Ranger, Pat Benatar, Paul Young, Phil Collins, Philip Bailey, Prince, Prince and the Revolution, Ready For the World, REO Speedwagon, Sade, Sheena Easton, Simple Minds, Starship, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Survivor, Tears For Fears, Teena Marie, The Honeydrippers, The Pointer Sisters, The Power Station, The Time, Thompson Twins, Til Tuesday, Tim Rice, Tina Turner, USA For Africa, Wham!, Whitney Houston | 2 Comments

Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1974

Posted on 9 May, 2016 by Lyzette

Bet you didn’t expect to see this here. After almost five months of absence from this challenge, I am back! Essentially, the lack of my keeping up with this challenge can be drawn to a good number of factors, the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1974, ABBA, Al Wilson, Andy Kim, Anne Murray, Aretha Franklin, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Barbra Streisand, Barry White, Billboard Hot 100, Billy Preston, Blue Magic, Blue Swede, Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods, Bobby Womack, Brownsville Station, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Chaka Khan, Charlie Rich, Cher, Chicago, Dave Loggins, David Essex, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Donny Osmond, Eddie Kendricks, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Fancy, George McCrae, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Gold Earring, Gordon Lightfoot, Grand Funk Railroad, Helen Reddy, Hues Corporation, James Taylor, Jim Croce, Jim Stafford, John Denver, Johnny Bristol, Joni Mitchell, Kool and the Gang, Lamont Dozier, Love Unlimited Orchestra, Maria Muldaur, Marie Osmond, Marvin Gaye, Marvin Hamlisch, MFSB, Mike Oldfield, Mocedades, Odia Coates, Olivia Newton-John, Paper Lace, Paul Anka, Paul McCartney, Ray Stevens, Redbone, Ringo Starr, Roberta Flack, Rufus, Sister Janet Mead, Steely Dan, Steve Miller Band, Stevie Wonder, Terry Jacks, The Carpenters, The Guess Who, The Hollies, The Jackson 5, The Main Ingredient, The O'Jays, The Righteous Brothers, The Spinners, The Stylistics, Three Dog Night, Todd Rundgren, Tom T. Hall, war, Wet Willie, William DeVaughn, Wings | 4 Comments

Roundabout: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1972

Posted on 15 November, 2015 by Lyzette

For reference, here are the last five entries I’ve covered in my Billboard Hot 100 challenge: – Groovin’: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1967 – Dance to the Music: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1968 – Time of the Season: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1969 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1973, Al Green, Alice Cooper, America, Apollo 100, Aretha Franklin, Betty Wright, Bill Withers, Billboard Hot 100, Billy Preston, Bobby Vinton, Bread, Brian Hyland, Carly Simon, Charley Pride, Cher, Chuck Berry, Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, Curtis Mayfield, David Bowie, Dennis Coffey, Derek and the Dominos, Don McLean, Donna Fargo, Donny Hathaway, Donny Osmond, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Gary Lewis and The Playboys, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Harry Chapin, Harry Nilsson, Hot Butter, Isaac Hayes, James Brown, Joe Tex, Mac Davis, Melanie, Michael Jackson, Roberta Flack, Sammy Davis Jr., Sly and the Family Stone, Sonny & Cher, T. Rex, The 5th Dimension, The Carpenters, The Chakachas, The Hillside Singers, The Isley Brothers, The Jimmy Castor Bunch, The Moody Blues, The New Seekers, The Osmonds, Three Dog Night, war, Wayne Newton | 1 Comment

Joy to the World: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1971

Posted on 14 October, 2015 by Lyzette

For reference, here are the last five entries I’ve covered in my Billboard Hot 100 challenge: – Land of 1000 Dances: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1966 – Groovin’: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1967 – Dance to the Music: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1968 … Continue reading →